Find Broome County Criminal History
Broome County criminal history records are managed by several offices in the Binghamton area. The County Clerk at 60 Hawley Street keeps Supreme Court and County Court case files. The Sheriff's Office at 155 Lt. Van Winkle Drive handles arrest records, incident reports, and runs the county jail. You can search for pending criminal cases online through WebCrims for free, or visit the courthouse to view full case files. The Binghamton City Court also handles local misdemeanor and traffic cases. This guide covers every way to search for and get criminal history records in Broome County.
Broome County Overview
Broome County Criminal History Records
The Broome County Sheriff's Office provides full law enforcement services across the county, including the City of Binghamton and all surrounding towns and villages. The office runs the Broome County Correctional Facility and handles patrol, investigations, court security, and civil process. You can submit FOIL requests for arrest records and incident reports to the Sheriff's Office. An online inmate search tool is also available through their website for checking who is in custody right now.
The Broome County Sheriff's Office website gives you access to inmate lookup and basic department information.
Call (607) 778-1911 for the main line or email sheriff@broomecounty.us with questions about records requests.
The Broome County Clerk's Office serves as clerk of the Supreme and County Courts. It sits at 60 Hawley Street, 2nd Floor, in Binghamton. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The Clerk maintains felony criminal case records, civil filings, land records, and other court documents. Public computer terminals are available for record searches during business hours. Certain records are also in online search systems.
The Broome County Clerk's Office provides access to court records and other official county documents.
Visit in person to inspect records at no charge, or request copies at standard fees.
| Sheriff's Office | 155 Lt. Van Winkle Drive, Binghamton, NY 13905 Phone: (607) 778-1911 |
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| County Clerk | 60 Hawley Street, 2nd Floor, Binghamton, NY 13901 Phone: (607) 778-2138 |
| County Court | 65 Hawley Street, Binghamton, NY 13901 Phone: (607) 240-5700 |
| District Attorney | 45 Exchange Street, Binghamton, NY 13901 Phone: (607) 778-2493 |
Search Criminal History in Broome County
Several options exist for searching criminal history in Broome County. Online tools are fast and free for basic case info. Going to the courthouse gives you full file access and the chance to get copies the same day.
The state's eCourts system runs WebCriminal for pending criminal cases. You can search by name, case number, or court calendar. It covers Broome County courts in the 6th Judicial District. The Binghamton City Court at 38 Hawley Street handles misdemeanors and traffic cases at (607) 778-2129. For felony cases, check the County Court at 65 Hawley Street.
The OCA Criminal History Record Search provides a statewide search for $95. It checks court records from all 62 counties using an exact name and date of birth match. For fingerprint-based records, the Division of Criminal Justice Services runs the state repository. New York residents pay $14.25 for their own record through IdentoGo. DCJS records are not available through FOIL or any other public records request.
The DOCCS Incarcerated Lookup is a free online tool for finding people in state prison. It covers inmates from 1982 to the present and shows conviction charges and sentence details. The Sex Offender Registry lets you search Level 2 and Level 3 offenders online.
Broome County Criminal Records and FOIL
FOIL requests are the main way to get non-court criminal records in Broome County. Under Public Officers Law Article 6, you can request arrest reports, incident reports, and other agency records in writing. Agencies have 5 business days to acknowledge your request and 20 business days to provide records or explain any delay. Standard copies cost $0.25 per page.
New York's sealing laws apply to all Broome County criminal records. CPL 160.50 provides full sealing when cases end favorably for the defendant, including acquittals and dismissals. CPL 160.55 covers partial sealing when charges drop to a violation. CPL 720.35 automatically seals youthful offender adjudications for people charged with crimes committed between ages 16 and 18.
The Clean Slate Act took effect November 16, 2024. It directs the Office of Court Administration to set up automatic sealing for eligible convictions over the next three years. Sex crimes and non-drug Class A felonies are excluded. Until those systems go live, DCJS records will still show convictions that may later qualify for automatic sealing.
Note: Broome County is in the 6th Judicial District. Town and village courts throughout the county handle misdemeanors, while the County Court takes felony cases.
Cities in Broome County
Broome County includes the city of Binghamton and several towns. Criminal history records for all locations go through the Broome County courts and Sheriff's Office.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Broome County. Check where the arrest or court filing took place to find the right office.